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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOIS419

Training on ICT Strategy, Governance and Project Management

Gain strategic skills in ICT governance, project management, and digital transformation to drive organizational innovation and performance.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course provides a strategic understanding of ICT governance, enterprise technology management, and project execution frameworks that support business objectives. Participants will gain practical insights into aligning ICT strategy with organizational priorities, applying governance models to enhance decision-making, and managing ICT projects effectively using global best practices. Through a combination of case studies and practical exercises, the course equips professionals to lead ICT transformation initiatives while ensuring operational compliance, risk management, and sustainable technology deployment.

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

  • ICT management, governance, or system administration

  • Project management, business strategy, or enterprise transformation

  • IT consulting, risk, compliance, or operations

  • CIOs, IT managers, program leads, and digital transformation officers

  • Public sector digital governance roles

  • Executives involved in technology-based decision-making

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop ICT strategy aligned to business objectives

  • Apply governance frameworks including ITIL, COBIT, and ISO standards

  • Lead ICT transformation and modernization initiatives

  • Manage ICT projects using structured methodologies

  • Support risk management, cybersecurity, compliance, and quality assurance

  • Use performance measurement models for ICT service delivery

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Strategic Role of ICT in Organizational Development

  • ICT innovation and business competitiveness

  • Technology capability assessment and current state analysis

  • Aligning digital solutions with strategic objectives

  • Case Study: ICT transformation in a service-based organization


Module 2: ICT Strategy Planning and Roadmap Development

  • Strategic planning models and ICT strategic alignment

  • Developing technology roadmaps and prioritization frameworks

  • Budgeting, resource allocation, and lifecycle management

  • Case Study: Building a five-year ICT strategy for enterprise growth


Module 3: ICT Governance Frameworks and Decision Structures

  • Overview of corporate governance vs. ICT governance

  • Applying COBIT and ISO/IEC 38500 for ICT governance

  • Governance maturity models and performance monitoring

  • Case Study: Improving decision-making through structured ICT governance


Module 4: IT Policies, Compliance and Risk Management

  • Regulatory frameworks and policy alignment

  • Cybersecurity, data privacy, and ICT risk management

  • Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

  • Case Study: Managing ICT compliance audit in a regulatory environment


Module 5: Enterprise Architecture and Technology Integration

  • Role of EA (TOGAF, Zachman) in ICT optimization

  • Systems interoperability and integration strategies

  • Managing the complexities of legacy modernization

  • Case Study: Implementing enterprise architecture for digital modernization


Module 6: ICT Project Management Methodologies

  • Overview of project management frameworks (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile)

  • ICT-specific project challenges and mitigation strategies

  • Project lifecycle management and RACI models

  • Case Study: Successful large-scale IT infrastructure project implementation


Module 7: Project Planning, Risk & Resource Management

  • Developing project charters and feasibility studies

  • Stakeholder engagement and communication models

  • Project risk assessment, budgeting, and change control

  • Case Study: Resolving project delays through effective risk management


Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting of ICT Projects

  • Key performance indicators and milestone monitoring

  • Project review frameworks and governance reporting

  • Tracking ROI and benefit realization post-deployment

  • Case Study: Lessons from a failed ICT initiative and corrective actions


Module 9: Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation Leadership

  • AI, analytics, automation, and digital innovation trends

  • Role of ICT leaders in driving transformation

  • Integration of sustainability and ESG goals into ICT strategy

  • Case Study: Leading digital change in a modern enterprise


Module 10: ICT Strategic Execution & Continuous Improvement

  • Post-project evaluation and continuous optimization

  • Strategic implementation models and capability maturity improvement

  • Developing a long-term ICT governance and innovation roadmap

  • Case Study: Full cycle development of ICT strategy, governance integration & project execution

Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact

  • Enhanced capability to develop and implement ICT strategies

  • Stronger leadership in managing ICT environments and digital initiatives

  • Improved decision-making in technology planning and governance

  • Increased confidence in managing complex ICT projects

Organizational Impact

  • Better alignment between ICT investments and business strategy

  • Increased operational efficiency and technology optimization

  • Reduced ICT risk exposure and improved regulatory compliance

  • Stronger results in ICT project delivery and ROI realization

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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Basic understanding is recommended, but strategic and managerial focus is applied.

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Training 10+ professionals?

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